The most significant achievement of the Treaty of Paris 1783 was that:

Britain formally recognized American independence

America wanted France & other countries to recognize its independence so that they would:

provide military and financial support

The Proclamation of 1763 did which of the following?

forbid the colonists from settling the Ohio River Valley

The Declaration of Independence is best described as:

a formal explanation of why the colonies were separating from Britain

How did the outcome of the French & Indian War affect American colonists?

new taxes were imposed by Britain to pay off its war debt

Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke's idea of the social contract in the Declaration b/c it:

justified the overthrow of gov't that denied natural rights

The Daughters of Liberty contributed to the protests against British taxation by:

weaving their own cloth to replace British cloth

The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolution because:

the French entered the war on the American side

Most colonists felt that the British tax laws were unfair because

the colonists had no representation in British Parliament

The following image represents which of the following?

the Continental Army's winter camp at Valley Forge

Why was this victory at Trenton so important?

it boosted morale and convinced soldiers to re-enlist

Which 2 key principles of government are included in the Declaration of Independence?

consent of the governed and natural rights

Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the time line?

Britain's efforts to tax the colonies were unsuccessful

One of the main arguments Thomas Paine makes concerning the relationship between Britain and its colonies:

America is too distant for Britain to govern effectively

The map below illustrates the importance of

the use of geography and the assistance of the French navy

The Committees of Correspondence were

a way for patriots to communicate about British threats

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U.S. Fall Final 2023: American Revolution

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1
The most significant achievement of the Treaty of Paris 1783 was that:
the British navy agreed to stop impressment of American sailors
Competing Seminole & Spanish claims in Florida were resolved
The British gave up its Caribbean colonies to France
Britain formally recognized American independence
2
Founded by Sam Adams, this group organized various forms of protests & resistance to British taxation
Boston Tories
Daughters of Liberty
Minutemen
Sons of Liberty
3
This French nobleman played a key role in securing French soldiers and in the Yorktown victory
General Burgoyne
the Marquis de LaFayette
General Horatio Gates
Friedrich von Steuben
4
America wanted France & other countries to recognize its independence so that they would:
allow other Europeans to join the American army
make it easier to tax citizens across the states
rally all states behind a common cause
provide military and financial support
5
The Proclamation of 1763 did which of the following?
prohibited colonists from producing iron
forbade all colonial trade with the French West Indies
forbid the colonists from settling the Ohio River Valley
introduced a tax on tea
6
One way colonists chose to express their discontent with British taxation was by
boycotting British goods
going on strike
placing tariffs on manufactured goods
7
The Declaration of Independence is best described as:
a formal explanation of why the colonies were separating from Britain
a formal announcement of war between Britain and the colonies
a description of a new framework for democratic government
8
How did the outcome of the French & Indian War affect American colonists?
Colonial trade regulations were reduced
Colonial settlement was allowed west of the Appalachians
new taxes were imposed by Britain to pay off its war debt
British troops were removed from the colonies
9
Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke's idea of the social contract in the Declaration b/c it:
called for a gradual change of government
considered economic rights moreimportant than natural rights
justified the overthrow of gov't that denied natural rights
supported the divine right of kings
10
The Daughters of Liberty contributed to the protests against British taxation by:
weaving their own cloth to replace British cloth
agreeing not to buy themselves new clothes
making a deal with French cloth makers
tarring and feathering British tax collectors
11
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolution because:
the British agreed to open peace negotiations
the French entered the war on the American side
most Americans became convinced to fight for independence
the last major British army surrendered to Washington
12
Most colonists felt that the British tax laws were unfair because
the French & Indian War was over
The natives did not have to pay taxes
the colonists had no representation in British Parliament
the colonists were paying higher taxes than those in Britain
13
The following image represents which of the following?
Burgoyne's troops at Saratoga
the Continental Army's winter camp at Valley Forge
the Yorktown surrender
Washington's retreat from New York
14
Why was this victory at Trenton so important?
it proved the Hessians were superior in naval conflicts
it forced Britain to recognize American independence
it boosted morale and convinced soldiers to re-enlist
because it convinced the French to help
15
Which 2 key principles of government are included in the Declaration of Independence?
direct democracy and equality for women
universal suffrage
consent of the governed and natural rights
majority rule and minority rights
16
Which of the following foreign officers helped train through tough "fire and drill" tactics?
Friedrich von Steuben
the Marquis de LaFayette
General Burgoyne
General Horatio Gates
17
During the American Revolution, British had all of the following advantages except:
a larger, stronger navy
a larger, well-trained army
greater financial resources
superior knowledge of the land
18
Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the time line?
only elected British officials had the right to levy taxes
the 1st Continental Congress was a reaction to the Stamp Act
Britain eventually granted the colonists representation in Parliament
Britain's efforts to tax the colonies were unsuccessful
19
One of the main arguments Thomas Paine makes concerning the relationship between Britain and its colonies:
Britain wants to use the colonists to fight European wars
America lacks representation in Parliament
Britain wants to make America a part of Europe
America is too distant for Britain to govern effectively
20
The map below illustrates the importance of
Washington's ability to inspire his troops in battle
the victory at Trenton, which boosted soldier morale
the use of geography and the assistance of the French navy
21
The Committees of Correspondence were
moderates seeking peace btween the king and the colonists
concerned Tories who wanted Brit. protection against the SOL
a way for patriots to communicate about British threats
Patriot leaders wanting to expand the British empire

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